The Directory of Articles for November-December 1996 Cover Story: Will the Meek Really Inherit the Earth? Will the Meek Succeed When Throughout History Violent Men Have Failed?

Welcome to the November-December 1996 issue of Mission Frontiers which provides an answer to the age old question: what is God doing? We present a biblical answer to this question and provide an understanding of where history is headed and the plan that God is working to accomplish. I hope that you enjoy these articles and that they will be eye opening for you.

The Editorial of Ralph D. Winter
The founder of the US Center for World Mission explains the greatest obstacle to the spread of the Gospel among the critical Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and Chinese spheres. Dr. Winter describes this issue of Mission Frontiers as the most important issue ever produced, because it deals with this problem. Read and find out what this problem is and how we can overcome it.

MF Behind the Scenes
by Rick Wood
The Managing Editor of Mission Frontiers, gives a summary of this issues contents and what important articles to look for. In this issue he gives a special look at God's purposes for His people throughout world history and the devastating ramifications of ignoring God's global plan for the nations. He also gives a sneak preview of some exciting events that will be happening at the Urbana 96 missions convention.

God's Purpose in World History Revealed
by John Holzmann
Will the meek really inherit the earth? What is God's ultimate plan for mankind? In a very readable style, John Holzmann gives a marvelous explanation of God's ultimate plan and purpose in history and calls us to join him in accomplishing His plan.

The Supremacy of God "Among all the Nations"
by John Piper
Here is another excerpt from John Piper's book, "Let the Nations Be Glad" which demonstrates conclusively that the nations and peoples of the earth are a permanent part of God's plan--not simply an accommodation to man's sin and rebellion. This is an eye-opening article that every Christian needs to read.

Catch the Vision
Something's happening! Something exciting! And you can be part of it.  Get the big picture of what God is doing in our world today and how you can be involved in the most strategic way. This article, already available in booklet form, has changed the lives of many. Are you courageous enough to read it and have your life goals challenged?

From Vision to Reality
God Blesses One Agency's Focus on Reaching Unreached Peoples
by Dr. Edwin L. Frizen Jr.
This is the story of the tremendous growth of a mission agency focused entirely on reaching unreached peoples. Would you like to learn what has made the difference, read this enlightening article about PIONEERS, written by Dr. Frizen, one of the leading figures in missions for the last thirty years.

Mobilizing a Sleeping Giant
Why We Must Deal With Issues of Dependency and Self Reliance Among
Mission-Established Institutions
There is probably no larger problem in missions today than that of continuing dependency of organizations established by the faithful efforts of missionaries over the last 120 years upon funds from the West. How can we establish churches and agencies that are self-reproducing? And what can we do to help those churches and mission organizations that are dependent upon Western funds to become self supporting.

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: Soaring High in the Rockies
Any Barstad
Here is first hand testimony of what the Perspectives class can do in changing lives and giving new purpose and direction to those who are willing to face the reality of God's purposes. The Perspectives movement is changing the churches in Colorado who are using it and it can change you and your church too.

Kids Korner
by Gerry Dueck
Director of the Childrens Mission Resource Center
Catch up on the latest news and resources that can help you bring up  mission minded kids.

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